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Zoo watched his dreams come to fruition BY LAUREN SERRATO
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ildlife World Zoo founder and owner Mickey Ollson, who died Jan. 9 at age 80 of leukemia, was a dreamer. The lifelong West Valley resident was so regarded for his love of animals that he was recently honored with a national award. “His vision and hard work entertained and educated millions of people through the Wildlife World Zoo,” said Kristy Hayden, Wildlife World Zoo media director. “He was born and raised in the West Valley, and he leaves an indelible mark there for future generations. He gave back to his community. He was an inspiration to his family and everyone who knew him.” Prior to his death, Ollson was awarded the Zoological Association of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is the highest ZAA honor for professional excellence and contributions to the zoo industry. The award recognizes the improve-
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ments made to the craft of zookeeping and zoo management by an individual. After winning the award late last year, Ollson reflected on his career and said he wouldn’t change a thing because it all came together just as he envisioned as a little boy. As a child, Ollson dreamt of opening his own zoo, even drawing a map of the future facility during his recovery from chicken pox. The plan began with a couple of ducks, a gift from his grandfather who lived next door to him when he was growing up, on land where he planned to someday build his Wildlife World Zoo. Before opening the zoo, Ollson graduated from North High
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Wildlife World Zoo founder and owner Mickey Ollson died on Jan. 9 at the age of 80. (Photo courtesy of Wildlife World Zoo)
Ducey gives final State of State to West Valley BY LAUREN SERRATO
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ov. Doug Ducey gave his State of the State address to the West Valley at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on Jan. 12, hosted by WESTMARC. Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise welcomed the room filled with local dignitaries, business leaders and community members to
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Rotary Club helps families in need BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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eeping with its annual tradition, the Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek created bountiful boxes of food and books to enrich the holidays for Southwest Valley families. More than two dozen Rotarians joined school administrators, school board members, and Interact club members from Desert Edge High School to deliver gifts to 80 families in need. Each gift box included ingredients for a holiday feast, an age-appropriate book for every child in the home, and an activity or story book for the family. Several committed volunteers worked hard to ensure the success of the club’s signature project. Assistant District Gov. Charlie Miller worked with Target on Cotton Lane in Goodyear to secure quality food at a discounted rate.
Volunteers from the Avondale and Litchfield elementary school district foundations joined Interact club members from Canyon View and Desert Edge high schools to shop locally for the books. Community Services Com-
mittee Chair Henry Raczkiewicz coordinated nearly 50 volunteers to deliver the holiday food and book boxes. Fundraising Chairperson Jim Frey secured a grant from Albertson’s. “As Rotarians, we are passionate about serving our community,” said Shelly Hornback, club president. “This project is particularly special because so many outstanding partners make it a robust experience for hundreds of children in our local schools.” The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse in PebbleCreek. The club will host a golf tournament on Feb. 20 to raise funds that will further support the community. Email goodyearrotaryclub@gmail.com or visit goodyearrotary.org to learn more.
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Zoo...continued from page 1 in 1959 and earned his bachelor’s degree in business and a minor in journalism from ASU in 1963. He returned for his master’s in marketing with minors in advertising and public relations. During college, he raised extra money by raising and selling guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits to local pet stores. Upon graduation, he was a student teacher at Alhambra High School, followed by a role as seventh grade social studies educator at Alhambra Elementary School. All the while his love of animals never waned. “I was raising exotic birds for other zoos and other collections, and in the early ’80s, with the growth of the West Valley, we decided to go ahead and open a zoo here,” Ollson once said. In his mid-40s, Ollson retired from teaching and fulfilled his dream of
opening a zoo. For nearly four decades, Ollson was on-site at the Litchfield Park zoo daily, checking in with all the keepers and the animals, building and adding pieces and exhibits annually, proud of his team’s accomplishments. His childhood vision grew into Arizona’s largest exotic animal collection, a 100-acre zoo that houses 6,000 animals. Millions visited his park. During his career, Ollson often set precedents in the zoological community. Wildlife World Zoo was the first zoo to have a public exotic bird feeding, and overhead jaguar viewing. Ollson leaves behind his wife, Connie, who will run the zoo; their children Micalin, Louis, Kenny and DeShawn; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services are pending. The family asks in lieu of flowers to donate to Save Giraffes Now. Giraffes were one of Ollson’s favorite animals.
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To begin, Ducey assured the state is strong, touching on some of the highlights during his time as governor, including telemedicine and Arizona’s largest tax cut, which now stands as the lowest flat tax in the nation. Ducey said Arizona has changed during his seven-year tenure. “Today, a lot is different in Arizona,” he said. “We have more citizens, our budget is balanced, our economy is roaring, and our government is smaller and more efficient than it’s ever been.” Ducey focused on education in his speech, addressing the impact the pandemic has had on children. He added that schools will remain Gov. Doug Ducey gave his eighth and final State of the State address to the West Valley at Phoeopen. “There’s been too much attention nix Raceway in Avondale on Jan. 12. (Photo courtesy put on masks, and not nearly enough of WESTMARC) placed on math,” Ducey said. “A fomore dangerous. Meanwhile the White cus on restrictions rather than reading House and congress have decided to and writing. And it’s students of color turn a blind eye.” and those in poverty who have been Ducey said his team will launch a most impacted.” five-point plan to address the border and To help students who fell behind due will seek stricter penalties and stronger to the pandemic, Ducey said he will open support and action from federal leaders. free summer camps in June so they can Part of his plan includes building a catch up in math, reading and civics. wall at the southern border. During a re“We will lead the way to eliminate cent visit to Yuma, he said he witnessed learning loss,” he said. “Arizona schools a lack of security and people easily are open, and they will remain open.” walking across the border. Ducey continued that students will “Where Arizona can add physical not be taught critical race theory. The barriers, we will,” he said. “But if the governor signed a bill six months ago entire southern border isn’t secure, neibanning state or local governments ther is our nation.” from requiring critical race theory trainDucey touched on water conservaing in the area. tion, and the work that needs to be done. “In Arizona schools, we will not di- He referred to the Drought Contingency vide people by race,” Ducey said in his Plan and the $200 million invested last address. “Arizona schools should be in- year to water technology. structing our kids in the golden rule to “Now, with resources available in our treat one another with respect and judge budget, along with a relationship with people as Martin Luther King Jr. taught, Mexico that we built and strengthened on the content of their character and over the last seven years, what better not the color of their skin. This session place to invest more?” Ducey said. “We we’ll make it clear, students should be propose that we make a historic investtaught to think critically, not taught crit- ment. $1 billion. Our goal, secure Arical race theory.” izona’s water future for the next 100 Ducey’s address also focused on the years.” border, calling it a public safety, huDucey lastly promised to invest more manitarian and national crisis. money to speed up the completion of “Public safety will always be at the the I-10, connecting the state north to top of our list, and we are going to be south. leaning on our law enforcement more “It’s our turn, our moment to leave than ever,” Ducey said. “Our southern this state better than we found it, and I’m border has never been more deadly or confident we will rise to the occasion.”
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Cookies ‘n Cocoa plans to return in 2022 BY OLIVIA DOW
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ookies ’n Cocoa is looking to grow its walk-thru Christmas event in 2022 after finding success last December. The event offers families a chance to visit the North Pole, get free cookies and hot chocolate, and take photos with Santa Claus. Cookies ’n Cocoa will remain a walk-thru event, but Cierra Chamot, the event’s founder, plans to expand the experience. “We are planning on adding stuff every year,” Chamot said. “So, each year you’ll see new things. That was not the same exact experience every year. My hope is definitely to have it continue to grow and reach more people across the Valley and make a larger impact.” Chamot also wants to shift the event from a school supply drive to collecting money for a scholarship program. While the event has a fundraiser aspect to it, Chamot does not want this to be
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the focus. “I want kids to come and see Santa without their parents having to pay a ton of money for a picture with Santa if they can’t afford that,” Chamot said. Chamot said she loves Christmas and wants the event to remain accessible but offer the opportunity to donate. “In 2021, it was a school supply drive, but this coming year I’m thinking of changing that a little bit to actually raise money for scholarships instead. I want the focus to be less on the school supply drive or the drive part and more on sharing the hope and joy of Christmas,” Chamot said. The 2022 event will be in December, Chamot said to see Cookies ’n Cocoa’s Faebook page for updates. “I know we’ll be doing some miniature either Facebook events or possibly in-person events throughout the year,” Chamot said. “But they’ll be much smaller, and they’ll be mainly fundraiser events for this coming year’s large event.”
Cookies ’n Cocoa is looking to grow its walk-thru event in 2022. (Photo by Cassandra Tomei)
The Dec. 10, 2021, iteration at Rover Elementary School raised a few hundred dollars and about two “bins” of school supplies, she said. More than 500 people attended. “I know a lot of the comments that I got was it was bigger than they expect-
ed, which is always good to over-deliver,” Chamot said. “It was definitely cool to hear that it exceeded people’s expectations.” The event honors Chamot’s best
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strella Mountain Community College saw many changes in 2021. Students and employees returned to campus, more in-person classes were added to the schedule, and a new hall was constructed. But one thing didn’t change: the do-good nature of the EMCC Mountain Lion. EMCC takes civic responsibility seriously. It’s written into the West Valley college’s mission statement. Sustainability is also important to EMCC’s students and employees and is one of the school’s core values. Take a look at some of the good EMCC did for its fellow community members over the last 12 months: • The college’s annual Holiday Helping Hands event raised $10,215 to provide 204 families in the community with $50 grocery store gift cards around Thanksgiving. The Future Teachers Club also hosted a food and clothing drive in conjunction with Holiday Helping Hands and received 200 food items and seven moving boxes full of clothing. The food was donated to Holiday Helping Hands recipients, and the clothing went to the Boys & Girls Club. • EMCC’s annual United Way fundraising campaign brought in $9,197. The school was the fourth-highest fundraiser of all the district colleges, coming in behind Mesa Community College ($35,037), Rio Salado Community College ($13,833) and Glendale Community College ($10,594). • A cadre of EMCC nursing students administered COVID-19 vaccinations in the spring and flu shots in October at Abrazo West in Goodyear, and they helped decorate Christmas trees in December for residents at Hacienda Del Rey in Litchfield Park. • Several students and employees joined
forces in April to help distribute food boxes during St. Mary’s Drive-Thru Food Bank on campus. • A handful of students recruited and tabled at January, September and November Vitalant blood drives on campus. • EMCC’s Teacher Education Institute partnered up with the PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation, Avondale Elementary School District and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books for children and monthly training sessions for their parents to promote early childhood literacy. • Several students volunteered at the Avondale Police Department’s “Creepin’ Cruise,” “Shop with A Cop” and shreda-thon events; West Valley Mavericks’ Roundup and Shindig events; and EMCC’s annual Veterans Day Appreciation Ceremony and Fun Run. • Honors students volunteered throughout the year at Feed My Starving Children, Sounds of Autism, Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank, St. Mary’s Food Bank, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. • One student provided tax preparation assistance for West Valley residents in the VITA program in the spring. • Another student created weekly podcasts and a video promoting autism awareness for Sounds of Autism in the spring, and in the fall, education, social work and honors students provided 95 hours of service for Sounds of Autism’s Boots on the Ground initiative. “The generosity of our employees and students never ceases to amaze me,” EMCC President Dr. Rey Rivera said. “It’s been a difficult year for everyone, but even in the face of adversity, EMCC’s Mountain Lions always rise to the challenge of lifting others up. I’m incredibly proud to be a part of this Pride.”
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Don’t make new election laws based on lies BY CLINT HICKMAN Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman
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few days ago, I participated in a fourhour hearing that will hopefully put to bed any lingering questions about the integrity of the November 2020 general election in Maricopa County. In response to the “audit” performed by Cyber Ninjas and other Senate contractors, the Maricopa County Elections Department produced a 93-page report entitled “Correcting the Record: An InDepth Analysis of the Senate’s Inquiry.” The elections department presented its findings to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and county recorder during a hearing we broadcast live on YouTube on Jan. 5. The report, produced by seasoned election professionals, confirms what we’ve said all along:
• The canvassed results were accurate. • All the declared winners won. • No systemic issues were identified. • All federal, state and local laws were followed. Our report shows nearly every claim made by Senate contractors is false, inaccurate or misleading. The Cyber Ninjas claimed there were more than 53,000 questionable ballots cast in 2020. Our analysis found fewer than 100 out of 2.1 million with no systemic issues identified and no impact on the outcome of races. You can read the full report at JustTheFacts.vote. None of this is surprising to me. As the chairman of the board of supervisors in 2020, my priority was running three great elections. And we did. With each election, we learned something. And we applied those lessons to the next election. By November, we made a good system even better and had the right processes in place to ensure all eligible votes were counted.
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Good Samaritans Editor: On Saturday, Dec. 18, my husband and I were crashed into while at a stop sign at East Broadway and West Jackrabbit by a white Dodge Ram going full speed. Needless to say, we were stunned, hurt, confused and in shock. But several good Samaritans stopped to help us, and I know this is a long shot, but I’m hoping they see this and recognize themselves. I didn’t have the sense at the time to get their names/contact information, because we owe them a huge thank-you. They called the police, stayed with
us throughout the ordeal, comforted us, took photos and cared. These days, such kindness from strangers is unexpected but so very appreciated. Whoever you are — the couple returning from bow-and-arrow hunting, the woman witness, and the man with the stop sign — words are not enough to say thank you. May the peace and blessings of the season be yours. And to the sheriff’s office, Buckeye Police Department and Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department and emergency medical technicians, thank you for your kindness and service. Dava Esman and Bruce Morehouse Buckeye
Unfortunately, a few senators chose to believe lies, rumors and innuendo instead of experienced election professionals. The Senate’s “audit” relied on the guesswork of inexperienced and biased individuals with no election auditing experience. It’s no wonder 74 of their 75 claims were debunked and Cyber Ninjas is now defunct. What we need to do now is get back to what works. If the Legislature wants to make new laws regarding elections, great. But let’s make those laws based on verifiable facts and in concert with election professionals. No laws should come from discredited Ninja claims. Whatever rules we agree upon need to be in place prior to our elections; people who want to move the goalposts after the fact because they don’t like the results damage trust. Any and all post-election audits should be guided by proven, consistent processes or else they will cause confusion. Elected leaders should exercise extreme caution before casting doubt on election
Democrats should admit this Editor: On Dec. 22, I read two letters published here and two in other papers, all of which were “left-wing hate Republicans and especially Trump” propaganda. One letter claimed Republicans lost their moral compass by following Trump, rather than God. Another stated Republicans want to suppress voting. Another called Republicans every bad name in the book, while the last one tells us Republicans lie to us about CRT and other fake cultural issues, like transgender boys dominating girls sports, pornographic books assigned by teachers, FBI investigating parents as domestic terrorists, and that all of these
integrity or results. Failure to do so puts real people — election workers, elected leaders, etc. — at risk. No election is perfect, but what our report confirms is the November 2020 general election in Maricopa County is about as close as you can get. A record number of people participated, their votes were counted as they were cast using proven processes, and both Republicans and Democrats won local and statewide races. If one of your preferred candidates or causes lost in 2020, that’s not proof of fraud; that’s proof of democracy working. I look forward to working with our board, the recorder, the elections department and the political parties to run great elections in 2022. I’m hopeful we can all take a step back this year, see the good in one another, vote our conscience, and then accept the results as Americans of all political persuasions have done for generations. Republican Clint Hickman is the vice chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. He represents District 4.
issues are just distractions from the real issue of climate change, income equality, homelessness and women’s health. No letters were published that criticized Democrats. “Those without sin may cast the first stone” isn’t well understood by these writers. Let me just say that I am a Christian and proud Republican, as most Republicans are, who believes that America is the greatest nonracist nation in the world, notwithstanding that critical race theory and other woke subjects that are being taught in several states, along with gender identity and sexual orientation, like in Cupertino, California, Springfield, Missouri and Philadelphia. It is also taught in some departments of our government and military. In the
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Something’s rotten in D.C. with Lockheed plan BY J.D. HAYWORTH
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ormer Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-Washington) passed away almost 15 years ago, yet the wisdom of one of her witticisms endures. When she would greet constituents from Washington’s 8th District who made the trip to the “other Washington,” she would invariably say, “Welcome to the District of Columbia… the nation’s only ‘Work-free Drug Zone!’” It isn’t that denizens of the Federal Capital District are lazy, it’s just that so many of them are hooked on a self-generated substance that gives them a false sense of authority. Long-distance runners get a high from endorphins; lobbyists, commentators and journalists get a similar rush from “informed speculation.” No wonder the chatter in that echo chamber is referred to as “Buzz.”
And, for the better part of a year, the buzz around Washington has concerned defense giant Lockheed Martin’s planned acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne in a $4.5 billion merger. This isn’t your typical big-business power play, because it concerns the defense sector; the consequences of this proposed deal, with its higher costs and diminished innovation, will impact our national security. And because it is happening in Washington, the battle for hearts, minds and federal dollars has taken on features of a political campaign. The strategy of the pro-merger faction? Simple. Emphasize the “Lock” in Lockheed Martin, and imply the inevitability of the outcome. In December, with Christmas fast approaching, one financial website became a “Not-So-Secret-Santa” for the pro-merger forces. A Dec. 16 article was remarkable for its simplistic attribution. Rather than utilizing the term “unnamed sources,” the website settled on a simple “some-
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one.” This “someone” who reportedly opposed the merger had apparently shared the belief that it would not be blocked by antitrust regulators. The result? A rise of almost 5% in the value of Aerojet Rocketdyne stock. Yes, Virginia… and K Street… and Wall Street, there is a Santa Claus! He conveniently arrived a couple of weeks early in December of 2021, and instead of answering to the name “St. Nick,” he reportedly preferred the generic “someone.” None of this has occurred in a vacuum. Despite press accounts predicting that the merger will come to pass, significant objections and procedural hurdles remain. And now in the New Year, some of the speculation spurred by the intoxication and illusion of inevitability has given way to an early 2022 hangover for pro-merger advocates. The emerging hesitancy was foreshadowed in the “Dog Days” of last August, without the anonymity of “someone,” and anti-merger forces have given it prominent mention. Correspondence between Sen. Elizabeth Warren and FTC Chief Lina Khan provided the rationale. In her letter, Sen. Warren suggested heightened scrutiny of the proposed merger; Khan
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responded that antitrust enforcers should take action to block such deals. If Lockheed Martin were to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, it would create a duopoly in the missile defense business — Lockheed Martin and Northrup Grumman would own America’s only manufacturers of solid rocket motors. Taxpayers must already pay for $770 billion in defense spending; they cannot dole out more dollars for the rising costs this merger would inevitably bring. For Americans befuddled by the lack of bipartisanship in recent years, the leadership of both parties and on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue now have a genuine opportunity to provide a rare moment of agreement. Saying “No” to this merger would say “Yes” to the American people. It would run counter to the polarization brought on by the pandemic and defy “conventional wisdom.” But if this acquisition is approved, it would reaffirm the shopworn saying of the cynics: “Washington is 12 square miles, surrounded by reality.” J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
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ASU kerfuffle escalates into foolishness, unreality BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
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ot quite 60 years ago, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered the greatest speech in America’s history. This was 1963, a summer of hideous segregation and police brutality. A quarter million people marched for freedom that day in Washington, and King lifted them to the heavens. He spoke of the Emancipation Proclamation, “narrow jail cells” and “great trials and tribulations.” Toward the end, King — whose birthday was Jan. 15 and whose federal holiday was Monday — spoke of dreams. “I have a dream,” said King, “that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’” The Reverend next touched on the deep South, the sweltering hatred of
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Mississippi and Alabama — bigoted places King dreamed would one day become lands of equality. “I have a dream,” he said, “that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Which brings us to Arizona State University and the fight over its Multicultural Center. It’s a fitting subject to discuss again, given the nearly 10-minute video released recently by the two students at the conflict’s center, Sarra Tekola and Mastaani Qureshi, leaders of ASU’s Multicultural Solidarity Coalition. Their latest video represents Qureshi and Tekola’s response to ASU, which in November found the two women had violated the school’s code of conduct by “interfering with university activities” — by verbally attacking two white male students who were studying in the Multicultural Center. The consequence? A warning and a requirement that Qureshi and Tekola “prepare a reflection commenting on how
(they) might approach such a situation in the future to facilitate a civil dialogue.” If video of the Sept. 23 altercation was by turns uncomfortable and outrageous, and viral enough to attract millions of Twitter views, Qureshi and Tekola’s latest video “reflection” is high comedy. “On Sept. 23rd, hateful and racist symbology invaded our Multicultural Center on ASU’s Tempe campus and (made) the center unsafe for BIPOC students who were trying to study,” Quereshi details. “The two white men, both students, displayed a Police Lives Matter sticker, a Brass (sic) Pro hat, a Chick-fil-A cup and an anti-Biden T-shirt.” Then it’s Tekola’s turn. “The boys made the space uncomfortable with their non-verbal aggressive gestures toward the Black women. The students called for help from ASU but no one came for more than 30 minutes. So we were forced to confront these men by ourselves.” And now? “Dear White People, aka ASU. You openly discriminated against us on Nov. 16th when you handed down your decision from
your racially biased investigation. We’re being persecuted for defending our Multicultural Center from racism and sexism. “ There’s more, of course, more blather, more buzzwords, more allegations of persecution and violence. It took MLK 15 minutes to decimate 200 years of slavery and oppression; it takes Quereshi and Tekola 10 minutes to decry a bumper sticker, a hat, a soda cup and a T-shirt. King was jailed for his beliefs, then murdered by an assassin’s bullet. Qureshi and Tekola fling around accusations meant to make Michael Crow sound like the second coming of the racist thug Gov. George Wallace. If MLK’s dream remains unfulfilled on what would have been his 93rd birthday, let’s be clear about why. It’s not white racists alone who are the cause of our sickness. It’s anyone of any race foolish enough to confuse a bumper sticker and a soda cup with Bull Connor and his vicious police dogs. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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oodyear is growing, and two more companies will make the city their home. First, Goodyear will open a two-building industrial project that will house a meal delivery service. Next, it will expand Cotton Lane Commerce Park at the southwest corner of Elwood Street and South Cotton Lane. The project in total will include 975,000 square feet of logistics space.
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resh’s subsidiary Factor, a fully prepared meal delivery service. The lease is at Yuma|143, which is an under-construction, Class A, two-building industrial project being co-developed in Goodyear by Chicago-based Baker Development Corporation and New York’s Foundation Capital Partners, with capital partner GTIS Partners. The lease marks the second recent metro Phoenix industrial commitment by HelloFresh, the world’s largest meal-kit company, which operates in 16 markets across the globe. Factor will use the building as a regional packaging and production center and expects to begin operation later this
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Class A industrial building. Both buildings are slated for completion by BDC early this year. They sit immediately north of Phoenix Goodyear Airport and within 2 miles of Interstate 10, placing them within a 30-minute drive of 1.7 million residents and approximately five to six hours from the ports of Southern California. “Goodyear has proven itself as a logistics frontrunner and is quickly becoming a light manufacturing hub, ranking as the ninth fastest-growing city in the U.S. and the No. 2-ranked U.S. workforce market,” Baker Development Corporation principal Daniel Slack said. “The city’s geographic, regulatory and demographic advantages are what encouraged us to build two best-inclass projects here, totaling approximately 1 million square feet. These attributes, when coupled with market forces such as re-shoring and supply chain disruptions, will continue to attract leading tenants like Factor. We welcome HelloFresh and Factor to Yuma|143.” Yuma|143 is BDC’s fourth major Phoenix-area industrial development. It is preceded by VB|143, a $46 million, 325,000-square-foot Class A in-
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ORE Power and the city of Buckeye have been recognized by Business Facilities magazine’s Deal of Year awards for the agreement that will bring the company’s advanced lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility to Maricopa County. The bronze was awarded for the deal to bring a 1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility, dubbed the KOREPlex, to Buckeye. When fully operational, the facility will support up to 12 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery cell production to ensure a reliable and independent U.S. supply chain for lithium-ion battery cells that are critical to the future of electric vehicles, power grids and more. KOREPlex will operate with net-zero carbon emissions through strategic partnerships and solar-plus- and storage co-generation. The project will create about 1,700 advanced manufacturing jobs during phase one, another 1,300 jobs in phase
two, plus nearly 3,400 construction jobs in the interim. KORE Power foresees almost $1.66 billion in direct economic output for the city of Buckeye over five years. “This recognition is a testament to the importance KORE Power brings to our city,” Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn said. “KORE Power is leading the way in cutting-edge technology and clean energy to deliver the future of industrial development, and we are thrilled Buckeye is emerging as a green energy leader thanks to KORE Power.” KORE Power landed in Buckeye after a national site search and evaluation of the energy storage, manufacturing and electric transportation opportunities across the country. The site offered proximity to complimentary industries such as e-mobility, solar, semiconductor and utilities. Buckeye also offered workforce and logistics capacity, and a pro-business tax and regulatory environment. KORE Power founder and CEO Lindsay Gorrill said Buckeye presented an
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opportunity to make the company’s vision a reality. “When talking to community members and state officials, Buckeye stood out because it presented an opportunity for the KOREPlex to catalyze a clean energy manufacturing ecosystem in Buckeye that includes parts of our supply chain, customers and battery recycling all right here in what we are calling the ‘Sustainable Valley,” Orsborn agreed. “The KOREPlex is the foundation of
the “Sustainable Valley” to attract suppliers and other green energy companies to Buckeye.” Seema Phull, chief operating officer at KORE Power, said the award will drive the company forward. “The last year has positioned KORE Power to seize the opportunity of the transition to a clean energy economy, and with our foundation in Buckeye strong, this award gives us another piece to build upon.”
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nation’s largest commercial real estate developers and investors, has closed on a 68-acre development site in Goodyear for the development of Cotton Lane Commerce Park. Located at the southwest corner of Elwood Street and South Cotton Lane, the project will include 975,000 square feet of Class A logistics space. The project design will include crossdock and rear-load buildings with 36-foot to 40-foot clear height, ample trailer and auto parking, and frontage along Cotton Lane and Elwood Street. The site is also served by the Union Pacific Rail line. “Phoenix’s Southwest Valley continues to be one of the top-performing industrial submarkets in the country. This acquisition represents another strategic addition to our expanding logistics portfolio,” said Cullen Mahoney, vice president in Trammell Crow Company’s Phoenix office.
Brady Maus, a senior associate in the Phoenix office, added, “Cotton Lane Commerce Park is designed to accommodate users ranging from 50,000 to 750,000 square feet, including the option for a rail-served building. The Phoenix area has seen consistent demand from rail users in the last 24 months, and this project will be well positioned to capture that demand.” Rusty Kennedy and Pat Feeney of CBRE will handle the marketing and leasing of the project. Construction is slated to begin in the third quarter.
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rizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller focused on the “little things” during the off season, and that has led to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Keller, who was the Coyotes’ seventh pick in 2016, will represent the Arizona Coyotes at the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. This marks Keller’s second all-star nod; however, his debut at the All-Star Game was postponed as the pandemic canceled last year’s contest. “This summer, I really trained with a purpose,” Keller said during a press conference. “I think that’s definitely helped me on the ice.” This season, the 23-year-old Keller is putting up respectable numbers with 13 goals and 14 assists as of Jan. 15. In the reduced 2020-21 56-game season, Keller had 14 goals and 21 assists. Compared to last year, Keller has improved on the defensive side of the puck. “I can be effective, not just on the offense but also on defense. And I think, I take a lot of pride in stealing pucks, stripping pucks, takeaways, things like that,” Keller said. This has helped the Chesterfield, Missouri native with his new role as an alternate captain for the Coyotes. “I just feel more comfortable, and mentally I feel so much better, even as a leadership guy as well, trying to do the right things every single day and practice trying to drive the pace,” Keller said. The All-Star Game honor humbles Keller. The opportunity to play against
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the NHL’s top talents has left an impression on Keller. “I’ve just felt super confident every single night. Like I said, not having any fear, just playing against other teams’ top players and learning that way,” said Keller, the Coyotes’ 10th player to be elected to multiple All-Star Games. “It’s something that not everyone gets to do, and I definitely don’t take it for granted.” Keller has clicked with new head coach André Tourigny, with whom he is building a rapport. Before joining the Coyotes, Tourigny spent three seasons as head coach of the Ottawa 67s in the Ontario Hockey League, finishing with a record of 130-52-16. Tourigny is the former assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators. “He’s a very smart guy, great hockey coach, and we’ve developed a really good relationship,” Keller said. “And he’s just been super fun to play for and he wants us to win, and he really does care about us and has our backs.” Through the first 35 games of the season, the Coyotes sit at 8-23-4 holding 20 points.
Clayton Keller will represent the Arizona Coyotes at the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 5. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Arizona Coyotes)
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elebrate National Fish Taco Day — Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Rubio’s and receive a free, Baja-inspired, original fish taco with any purchase. Order online at rubios.com or through the app, enter coupon code FISHTACO at checkout, or scan the QR code on the coupon in restaurants. Jan. 25 is also marks the 39th anniversary of Ralph Rubio opening the first restaurant in Mission Bay, San Diego. The tiny, walk-up stand started the fish taco trend. Rubio’s menu includes a variety of grilled seafood, including responsibly sourced shrimp and salmon, wild-caught
pollack and wild-caught mahi mahi. The menu also features flavorful options under 600 calories, including the California bowl with cauliflower rice and grilled chicken (10 grams net carbs), the wild-caught mahi mahi two-taco plate with cauliflower rice and black beans (4 grams sugar), the avocado corn taco salad with grilled shrimp (15 grams net carbs) and the chopped salad with grilled chicken (28 grams protein). Rubio’s has locations in Goodyear, Glendale and Peoria. For details, visit rubios.com.
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History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ coming to Arizona BY MATTHEW ELITZ
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he History Channel is looking for interesting individuals with fascinating finds for a March trip to the Valley. The hosts of “American Pickers” would love to meet private collectors who live in Arizona with “rusty gold”— rare and unusual items stored in basements, garages, attics and storage sheds. “We’re trying to find people with large private collections, people who have been collecting for years,” said Meredith Ball, associate producer for the show. “Automobile memorabilia, random toys, full garages wall to wall with stuff. We like to visit tons of places, and the bigger, the better. Our hosts love to sift through things and discover new treasures and antiques.” A “picker” is any avid collector who gets a rush out of the journey of finding an unusual item. They’re excited about discovering or finding an unusual valuable in the most unexpected of locations.
Throughout the show’s run, these finds have been showcased and sold. They range from the original prototypes of the Yoda puppet from “The Empire Strikes Back” to a massive taxidermized elephant head worth more than $10,000. “There’s something so humbling about working on the show,” Ball said. “It’s much realer than something you’d get from another reality show. You don’t have to stage things. We’re finding history and talking to people, and it’s always humbling talking to people and hearing their true, real-life stories. We spend a ton of time on the Americana. It’s all about bringing an item to life, giving the item the background information it deserves, and finding cool information about the city or place we stop into. It’s fascinating.” Anyone who might have the next big find can contact the show with their name, phone number, location, a description of what they have, and pictures of their finds. Email americanpickers@ cineflix.com or call 646-493-2184.
Host of “American Pickers” Mike Wolf will be making a trip to the Valley this coming March. (Submitted photo)
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s a kid growing up in the Chicago area, Pat Finn was introduced to Toyotas. His mom drove a Camry, and his family loyally supported the brand. So, it was fate that Finn landed the role as the overenthusiastic Pat in the car company’s commercials. “On the first audition for the spot, I thought, ‘This commercial is so fun. It’s like a mini sitcom about this likeable, bumbling dad who loves Toyotas,’” he recalled from his LA-area home. “It’s a mini snippet of his day or life. LaneTerralever, the ad agency, comes up with the concepts, and they do a great job. I always say one of my favorite days of the year is when they send the scripts.” Recently, he filmed a commercial with his real-life daughter, who, in the commercial, drives a Toyota off to college. While she’s in the driveway,
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he and his wife, played by Kristen O’Meara, tear up. “He’s obviously emotional, and my wife is questioning whether I’m upset about her leaving or the Toyota leaving,” he said with a laugh. “You kind of don’t know. That’s what makes them fun.” Finn will screen his documentary, “Pat TV: The First 15 Years,” during the Chandler International Film Festival, which is set for Tuesday, Jan. 18, to Sunday, Jan. 23. The event venues include Harkins Chandler Fashion 20, Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown, Chandler Center for the Arts parking lot, Ginger Money Gastropub and La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen. Directed by Jordan Brady, “Pat TV: The First 15 Years” screens from 6:10 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, 1 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler. “Jordan Brady is an amazing director. He directs a lot of the Toyota spots, which is an amazing accomplishment,”
Pat Finn is known for Toyota ads. (Submitted photo)
Finn said. “We shoot three or four commercials in one day. A commercial generally can take anywhere from one to five days to shoot. The fact that we can film nine commer-
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we’ve been able to put out.”
Meeting Chris Farley Finn is one of six kids who grew up in a three-bedroom house. He enjoyed dinners with his family as they shared stories. He gravitated toward comedy. After all, “nobody dislikes comedy.” “My mom and I watched ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and ‘The Odd Couple,’” he said. “I really liked the idea of sitcoms. Growing up in Chicago, nobody said they wanted to be an actor. They wanted to be firefighters or in sales.” Things changed when he attended Marquette University. “I met my wife, Donna, my freshman year when I was 18,” he said. “I also met one of my best friends, Chris Farley. The two of us were inseparable. We listened to comedy albums by Steve Martin and National Lampoon.” Farley’s goal was to star on “Saturday Night Live,” and Finn knew he would thrive there. The two prepared for their comedy career at the Chicago improv troupe The Second City. “I used to go there and almost study it,” he said. “Why did that laugh work? Why did that song work? Why did they do this scene? I was like a baseball player rewatching a game. A career in comedy didn’t become a reality until I was picked up by The Second City and then the main stage.” Finn said Farley’s personality mirrored his performance on “Saturday Night Live’s” “Chris Farley Show.” In one episode, he legendarily interviews Paul McCartney and calls himself an idiot after awkwardly starting the interview. “We were at The Second City, taking classes, and Dan Ackroyd walks in through the back doors,” he recalled. “I said, ‘There’s Dan Ackroyd. That’s so cool.’ I told Chris we should go talk to him. Chris said he wasn’t sure what to say. “Literally, Chris walks over to him, mentions ‘The Blues Brothers’ and said, ‘That’s awesome.’ There was literally no conversation. He just babbled about ‘The Blues Brothers.’ Chris is like a golden retriever who can talk. And actually, Dan Ackroyd was very smitten by him.” Soon came Finn’s big break. As fate would have it, the show’s director was actor George Wendt’s wife, Bernadette Birkett. Wendt needed someone to play his brother in “The George Wendt Show.”
Pat Finn will screen his documentary, “Pat TV: The First 15 Years,” at the Chandler International Film Festival. (Submitted photo)
“She called her husband in LA and said, ‘I have a guy out here. He has curly hair, he’s stocky and used to work on a pop truck like you did. He grew up in Chicago and is a big Bears fan,’” he recalled. “I was flown out for a big interview, and I ended up getting the job on ‘The George Wendt Show.’ It lasted about a year but George, Bernadette and I are still friends and he’s the godfather to my youngest son.” Finn also appeared in a couple episodes of “Friends” as Dr. Roger and “Seinfeld” as Joe Mayo. From there, he “lily padded” into work. He and Donna moved to the LA area to pursue his career further. “I always say, if you were to tell me as a college kid or high school kid I’d be living in LA, driving to the beach, surfing with my son, I’d think you were crazy. I don’t know how I fell into it. I feel so fortunate, and it fits. It feels right.”
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New Buckeye charter school adds pre-K program BY LAUREN SERRATO
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ne of Buckeye’s newest charter schools has added a pre-K program for the 2022 school year. Imagine Buckeye, a free public charter school, opened in August at 2400 S. 247th Avenue. “We focus on character development along with academics,” Principal Shane Boettcher said. “Social-emotional learning has always been a focus for us. We see a real strong connection between students’ character and their academic growth.” After opening its doors to students six months ago, Imagine Buckeye received its license in December to add a pre-K program. “We’re officially a week and three days into our preschool,” Boettcher said. “We just opened it after we got back, and we’re in the process of hiring another person for it. We’re starting to enroll more. Currently, we have 11 kids enrolled and a pretty hefty waitlist for that, too.” Imagine Schools welcome more than 32,000 K-12 students across the 56 campuses in eight states and the District of Columbia. Boettcher previously served as principal at the Imagine Avondale campus for three years and moved to Buckeye two years ago with his family. He relocated to the Buckeye campus once it opened in 2021. “It’s my community now. My son goes here — he’s in kindergarten — and I have three other kids that will go here, and we just have a lot to offer this community. And we celebrate being tight knit, family oriented, and working together with families to provide education for kids, and try to meet the child on all areas,” Boettcher said. “I truly believe based on what we’ve done in Avondale that we put programs in place that excite kids and make them
Anne Pryhorocki is the AP/instructional coach at Imagine Buckeye, and Shane Boettcher serves as the principal. (Photos courtesy of Imagine Buckeye)
want to learn. We provide an environment where they feel safe and supported. We want to bring parents into that so we can do that together. Being able to develop our community is something that we get really excited about.” While there are many charter schools throughout the state, Boettcher said Imagine Buckeye’s values and how teachers implement them in their classrooms sets the school apart from others. “Our values are justice, integrity and fun,” he said. “That basically means including kids in their education, providing them opportunities to have a voice in their assessment. We do a lot of small-group collaborative work with our teachers. We want teachers to be pulling small groups of kids, working with them independently to make sure that we’re meeting all those needs and that they’re as proficient as they can be in the standards.” The K-8 program has 176 students. With the goal of small class sizes, Boettcher said the maximum number of students to a classroom will be 25.
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s area high school seniors start their last term and are making plans for college, Cox will award 10 Arizona seniors with a $3,500 Cox Diversity Scholarship. Cox has a long track record of supporting youth and education programs in the communities that Cox serves. The competitive scholarships require applicants to be on track for graduation with a minimum 2.5-grade point average, provide demonstrated leadership and community service, as well as submit an essay focused on a significant leader from their respective diverse community. To apply for a Cox Diversity Scholarship, visit azfoundation.org/ scholarships. Apply using the “general application,” found at the large button in the middle of the site that says begin your application. The deadline to apply is March 1.
“At Cox, inclusion, diversity and equity are part of our core values. Over the past nine years, we are thrilled to have awarded more than $300,000 to students in our Southwest region, including Arizona,” said Susan Anable, vice president of government and public affairs, Cox Southwest Region. “Helping students achieve their educational goals helps make our communities stronger. We’re proud to connect families to opportunities like this one and many others.” In 2021 Chloe Hiller, an Arcadia High School graduate, received a Cox Diversity Scholarship to help her pursue her dream to become a news producer. “Being awarded this scholarship not only reduces my financial burden, but it further motivates me to stay committed to working hard as I pursue a degree in journalism at the University of Arizona,” Hiller said.
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he Avondale Elementary School District is hosting its spelling bee from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at its office’s governing board room, 295 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. The community is invited to attend this event. Student participants are the first- and second-place winners from nine schools from the district.
The champion and runner-up from this event will represent Avondale Elementary School District at the regional spelling bee on Saturday, Feb. 12, in the Youngker High School Auditorium at 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. The state spelling bee is March 19. The National Spelling Bee will be held in late May/early June in Washington, D.C.
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vondale Parks & Recreation Department will host its first Poppin’ in the Park event of the year on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale. This event will feature a drive-in-style movie, showcasing the animated film “Secret Life of Pets,” which will play at dusk. Also featured are family trivia on the big screen, creating crafts and other games. Residents are encouraged to snap photos of their pets and post them on Facebook or Instagram @AvondaleParksandRec using the hashtag #Avon-
Imagine...continued from page 23 Boettcher said he looks forward to growing the school’s extracurricular activities and additional academic programs, including robotics, sports and dance. “One of our biggest goals is to start providing after-school programs,” he said. “There are some grant opportunities with the state that we’ve been a part of before. We contract out to people in the community so they get to come into our school and kids can experience some of these things on campus here that they may not have an opportunity to do so later. We’re always looking for ways to provide opportunities for our kids and really enrich their academic experience.” As Buckeye grows, Boettcher said he is excited to see the charter school’s enrollment, programs and
dalePets for a chance to showcase them on the big screen and win a prize. Attendees are invited to sit in their vehicles to enjoy the feature film. Bigger vehicles such as SUVs and trucks will be placed toward the back of the lot for viewing purposes. Trivia will begin at 6:10 p.m. and the film will start at 6:30 p.m.; families are encouraged to arrive as early as 5 p.m. to reserve their parking spot and participate in the activities. Admission is free. Concessionaires will be on-site for food and beverage purchase. For more information, visit avondaleaz.gov/events. community expand with it. “It’s just a very inclusive, supportive community where we encourage parents to join us and kids to have a say in what they’re doing in their classrooms,” he said. “I welcome anyone to come over here and experience the love and support and communication. Our teachers are so good at reaching out to families and including them on what’s going on in the classroom and sharing celebrations in the classroom. They’re just so eager to learn and support kids and continue to grow in their professions so they can provide the best possible education to the students.” Imagine Buckeye is a free public charter school. The pre-K program is tuition based. For more information, visit imaginebuckeye.org.
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OBITUARIES Elizabeth Kenney
Ms. Elizabeth Kenney, 98, of Glendale, Arizona died December 30, 2021. She was born October 5, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to William Geegan and Anna Neary. Services are private at this time. To leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/elizabeth-kenney
Steven James Altman
Mr. Steven James Altman, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona died December 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 10, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to James R. Altman and Donn M. Griner. A Celebration of Life is being planned and details will be given when finalized. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/Steven-Altman
Pedro Bravo
June 2, 1959 - January 2, 2022 Pedro Bravo, age 62 of Sierra Vista Arizona passed away January 2, 2022 from Covid 19 complications. A longtime resident of Arizona, he grew up in Avondale and graduated from Agua Fria High school, his love for the outdoors was enormous, he loved exploring any and everywhere, especially Arizona and his many cross-country travels with his love Vicki. He had a love for camping, hiking, dancing, music, exploring herbs and plants for medicinal purposes, and was studying to be a Certified Herbalist, however his number one loves were his Mom, his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wealth of knowledge, humor, jokes, sense of direction, free spirit and infectious laugh will forever and ever be missed. He was proceeded in death by his Father Antonio Rufino Bravo, his son, Pedro Bravo Jr., his sister Esperanza Garcia and his twin brother Marcelino Bravo. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Bravo, his Mother, Maria Dolores Bravo, two brothers and 9 sisters, his daughter Emilia Josefina Bravo Johnson, Stepdaughter’s: Becky Ramos and Sheri Nelson, Stepson David Moore, his grandsons: Manuel Martinez, Hipolito Rodrigues, Pedro Bravo, DeAnthony Echols, Dylan Moore and Clayton Moore. His Granddaughter’s: Alexia Martinez, Isabel Bravo Hernandez, Catalina Rodriguez, Josie Bravo Hernandez, Emilia Bravo, Taylor Ramsey and Amaya Ramos and 4 Great Grand Children: Memorial service : Jan. 28 2022 10:00AM at Evangelical Babtist Church 2925 W. Polk St. Phx. 85009 Celebration of life / spreading of his ashes: Jan. 29 2:00PM at Estrella Mountain Park
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OBITUARIES Isabel Gutierrez Miranda
Mr. Isabel Gutierrez Miranda, 60, of Glendale, Arizona died December 7, 2021. He was born July 8, 1961 in Villa Matamores, Mexico to Candelario Santillanes and Josefa Lopez. A memorial service was held at 1PM, January 14 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Final interment will be at Panteon Municipal in Villa Matamores, Mexico. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/isabel-gutierrez-miranda
Kathleen (Farren) Van Meter
Kathy Sullivan Farren Van Meter a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Mom was born in Boston Mass. to Bob and Marykate Sullivan a big sister to her brother Bob. She grew up in a loving, strong Irish family and passed down that to her children and grandchildren. She Married Jeffery Farren and they had four children, moving west and settling in Phoenix. After a divorce she married the absolute love of her life Dennis Van Meter. They had a love that lasted the rest of their lives. They raised many children and grandchildren with endless amounts of love and patience. She was a faithful steward of the lord being a very active member of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church. She found many friends and a great purpose within her flock. She enjoyed every minute of the life she built there and the support provided to her. Mom/Nana is survived by her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, brother, nieces and nephews. Her children: Jay (Cassandra) MaryKate (Matt) Dan (Margaret) Brian (Evoni); brother, Bob (Sylvia). Grandchildren: Matthew (Maddie) Christopher (Alex) Alexandra, Madison, Mackenzie, Logan, Kelsey, Nevaeh, Braylen, Aidan, Brianna, Lilo and Luna. A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 PM on 2022-01-28 at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ, USA.
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L.C. McFerrin Mr. L.C. McFerrin, 78, of Buckeye, Arizona died December 27, 2021 in Buckeye, Arizona. He was born January 25, 1943 in Big Springs, Texas to Oscar and Annie McFerrin. A memorial service was held at January 10, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Burial is at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery in Buckeye, Arizona. To view the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/lc-mcferrin
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Rachel was born March 15,1952 passed away peacefully on December 29th 2021. Rachel is survived by her husband, of 37 years, Joe Valdez Jr. Her sons Rodney, Robert and Freddie; daughters Lisa, Annette and Suzie. Along with her 14 grandkids and 12 great grandkids. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by all. Rachel was the vibrant light, life and glue of this family.
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Gabriel A. Gonzales Sr.
Gabriel A. Gonzales Sr., 67, passed away on January 2nd, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Gabriel was born on August 8th, 1954, in Flagstaff, AZ. He was a Veteran and served with the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elia Gonzales, sons: Gabriel A. Gonzales Jr, Alejandro Gonzales and Elliott Gonzales; granddaughters: Zeriaha Gonzales, Serena Hernandez, Khloe Gonzales, and great grandson, Raymond Villareal Jr. He will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of those he loved. Private services with family are planned.
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RaeAnn Maree Madron, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 1, 2022. RaeAnn was born to Robert, Sr. and Marlene Madron on May 18, 1981. RaeAnn was raised and attended schools in Buckeye, Arizona. RaeAnn is survived by her long time partner, Andre Tetter of Phoenix, AZ, her mother, Marlene Madron of Bonanza, OR, brothers Robert Madron, Jr. of Camp Verde, AZ, and Trebor (Sheena) Madron of Bonanza, OR, Grandparents Ray and Patty Melvin of Rio Verde, AZ and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. RaeAnn was preceeded in death by her dad, Robert Sr., her Grandmother, Clarine Gill, grandparents, Clifford and Mary Madron, sister Christine Madron and brother, Matthew Rowden. A private memorial was held with family.
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